South Orangetown Middle School

Summary:

South Orangetown Middle School is a public middle school serving 633 students in grades 6-8 in Blauvelt, New York, which is part of the Pearl River Union Free School District. This well-performing school consistently exceeds state averages on academic assessments and has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools.

Academically, South Orangetown Middle School stands out, with 65.29% of 8th-graders proficient in English Language Arts and 56.06% proficient in Math, compared to state averages of 55.2% and 40.74%, respectively. The school's student-teacher ratio of 9.2 is lower than nearby schools like Chestnut Ridge Middle School (13.9) and Nyack Middle School (9.9). Additionally, the school's spending per student of $24,836 is higher than the state average and some neighboring schools.

While South Orangetown Middle School outperforms many nearby schools, it lags behind high-achieving institutions like Irvington Middle School and Dobbs Ferry Middle School in terms of academic achievement and statewide rankings. The school's racial diversity, while higher than some nearby schools, still reflects a majority-White student population, raising questions about the school's efforts to promote equity and inclusivity for all students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 160 Van Wyck Rd
       Blauvelt, NY  10913-1299


(845) 680-1103

District: South Orangetown Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
423rd of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,836 Help


Students who attend South Orangetown Middle School usually attend:

High:    Tappan Zee High School

Feeder schools for South Orangetown Middle School:

Elementary:    Cottage Lane Elementary School
    William O Schaefer Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  633

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.9%
Hispanic:
21.3%
Asian:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.1% Help


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Compare Details South Orangetown Middle School ranks better than 71.8% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.9%), Hispanic (21.3%), Asian (9.2%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Orangetown Middle School is 9.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Orangetown Middle School is $24,836.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Orangetown Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Orangetown Middle School 423rd of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See South Orangetown Middle School in the ranking list.)

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South Orangetown Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Orangetown Central School District 221st of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Orangetown Middle School

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Rank History for all students at South Orangetown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.16 160th 1095 85.4%
2007 81.55 179th 1123 84.1%
2008 78.54 229th 1185 80.7%
2009 78.30 214th 1224 82.5%
2010 81.71 194th 1243 84.4%
2011 82.42 197th 1295 84.8%
2012 83.60 176th 1337 86.8%
2013 78.11 243rd 1373 82.3%
2014 82.61 165th 1401 88.2%
2015 72.88 300th 1407 78.7%
2016 72.60 306th 1429 78.6%
2017 60.25 515th 1455 64.6%
2018 57.94 536th 1438 62.7%
2019 56.46 547th 1439 62.0%
2021 60.14 409th 1242 67.1%
2022 61.00 501st 1479 66.1%
2023 67.94 423rd 1500 71.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South Orangetown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.26 532nd 581 8.4%
2023 27.62 510th 591 13.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Orangetown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.31 612th 1170 47.7%
2019 42.69 550th 1139 51.7%
2021 46.72 215th 522 58.8%
2022 57.88 344th 1283 73.2%
2023 59.44 355th 1307 72.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Orangetown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.96 790th 1245 36.5%
2019 43.34 620th 1241 50.0%
2021 44.73 460th 935 50.8%
2022 41.33 720th 1306 44.9%
2023 42.05 717th 1288 44.3%
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Rank History for Female students at South Orangetown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.67 630th 1353 53.4%
2019 52.93 595th 1370 56.6%
2021 55.01 428th 1066 59.8%
2022 64.61 443rd 1454 69.5%
2023 72.18 352nd 1463 75.9%
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Rank History for Male students at South Orangetown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.28 460th 1352 66.0%
2019 59.22 478th 1366 65.0%
2021 60.63 341st 1071 68.2%
2022 56.42 536th 1455 63.2%
2023 62.62 469th 1464 68.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at South Orangetown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.40 260th 374 30.5%
2019 56.46 171st 369 53.7%
2021 42.85 159th 236 32.6%
2022 71.34 102nd 381 73.2%
2023 61.41 165th 388 57.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Orangetown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.86 418th 810 48.4%
2019 47.98 381st 826 53.9%
2021 37.51 279th 449 37.9%
2022 47.31 431st 914 52.8%
2023 52.45 405th 943 57.1%
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Rank History for White students at South Orangetown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.04 475th 763 37.7%
2019 36.45 467th 716 34.8%
2021 51.06 289th 614 52.9%
2022 44.02 419th 748 44.0%
2023 55.74 344th 772 55.4%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for South Orangetown Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 340 12 76 25 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1990 352 17 51 30 18 n/a n/a 0 468
1991 406 14 72 27 2 n/a n/a 0 521
1992 424 15 83 28 2 n/a n/a 0 552
1993 455 5 84 21 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1994 455 13 98 23 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1995 449 15 77 44 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1996 449 15 77 44 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1997 483 28 91 36 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1998 489 25 84 44 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1999 480 21 103 42 8 n/a n/a 0 654
2000 504 26 94 51 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2001 557 27 95 41 0 n/a n/a 0 720
2002 622 20 86 40 0 n/a n/a 0 768
2003 622 20 86 40 0 n/a n/a 0 768
2004 625 23 90 42 1 n/a n/a 0 781
2005 601 17 99 43 0 n/a n/a 0 760
2006 649 20 95 51 0 n/a n/a 0 815
2007 649 21 102 61 1 n/a n/a 0 834
2008 676 18 104 63 0 n/a n/a 0 861
2009 683 17 95 59 1 n/a n/a 1 856
2010 708 12 83 60 0 n/a n/a 3 866
2011 683 11 75 70 0 0 4 0 843
2012 679 13 73 64 0 1 3 0 833
2013 647 13 75 75 1 1 8 0 820
2014 636 15 70 80 1 0 4 0 806
2015 593 18 70 82 2 0 6 0 771
2016 586 18 67 90 1 0 7 0 769
2017 567 13 51 95 1 4 12 0 743
2018 538 10 42 108 0 2 25 0 725
2019 501 12 50 102 0 2 33 0 700
2020 473 12 48 121 0 1 39 0 694
2021 442 10 54 116 0 1 35 0 658
2022 418 11 53 128 0 1 38 0 649
2023 392 11 58 135 0 2 35 0 633

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Orangetown Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 453 46.4 9.7 n/a
1990 468 44.4 10.5 n/a
1991 521 46.4 11.2 n/a
1992 552 42.9 12.8 n/a
1993 565 45.7 12.4 n/a
1994 589 47.1 12.5 6.3
1995 585 50.4 11.6 4.1
1996 585 50.4 11.6 4.1
1997 638 52.6 12.1 6.4
1998 642 50.6 12.7 3.9
1999 654 53.0 12.3 4.3
2000 675 57.5 11.7 5.6
2001 720 58.9 12.2 6
2002 768 59.6 12.9 11.1
2003 768 59.6 12.9 11.1
2004 781 n/a n/a n/a
2005 760 53.4 14.2 3.8
2006 815 64.0 12.7 6.1
2007 834 67.6 12.3 4.2
2008 861 66.7 12.9 3.9
2009 856 69.5 12.3 5.8
2010 866 65.9 13.1 5.6
2011 843 63.7 13.2 5.9
2012 833 63.7 13.0 6.5
2013 820 62.3 13.1 8.3
2014 806 60.3 13.3 8.3
2015 771 66.0 11.6 10.2
2016 769 63.0 12.2 11.3
2017 743 61.7 12.0 13.6
2018 725 63.0 11.4 14.8
2019 700 61.0 11.4 14.9
2020 694 71.9 9.6 12.8
2021 658 71.6 9.1 14.7
2022 649 69.0 9.3 14.8
2023 633 68.6 9.2 20.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Orangetown Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 453 46.4 9.7 n/a
1990 468 44.4 10.5 n/a
1991 521 46.4 11.2 n/a
1992 552 42.9 12.8 n/a
1993 565 45.7 12.4 n/a
1994 589 47.1 12.5 6.3
1995 585 50.4 11.6 4.1
1996 585 50.4 11.6 4.1
1997 638 52.6 12.1 6.4
1998 642 50.6 12.7 3.9
1999 654 53.0 12.3 4.3
2000 675 57.5 11.7 5.6
2001 720 58.9 12.2 6
2002 768 59.6 12.9 11.1
2003 768 59.6 12.9 11.1
2004 781 n/a n/a n/a
2005 760 53.4 14.2 3.8
2006 815 64.0 12.7 6.1
2007 834 67.6 12.3 4.2
2008 861 66.7 12.9 3.9
2009 856 69.5 12.3 5.8
2010 866 65.9 13.1 5.6
2011 843 63.7 13.2 5.9
2012 833 63.7 13.0 6.5
2013 820 62.3 13.1 8.3
2014 806 60.3 13.3 8.3
2015 771 66.0 11.6 10.2
2016 769 63.0 12.2 11.3
2017 743 61.7 12.0 13.6
2018 725 63.0 11.4 14.8
2019 700 61.0 11.4 14.9
2020 694 71.9 9.6 12.8
2021 658 71.6 9.1 14.7
2022 649 69.0 9.3 14.8
2023 633 68.6 9.2 20.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

South Orangetown Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201397.6%1.0%1.0%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.9%97.6%97.7%
201497.6%1.4%1.0%97.7%97.7%97.6%97.6%97.7%97.6%97.6%
201594.4%1.7%0.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%
201696.7%1.3%0.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
201786.1%1.4%0.0%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
201887.8%1.0%0.1%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%96.7%
201997.5%0.0%0.0%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%97.9%
202097.8%0.0%99.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%99.7%99.4%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Orangetown Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $319 (1.5%) $21,115 (98.5%) $21,434
2020 $225 (1.0%) $21,854 (99.0%) $22,079
2021 $651 (2.8%) $22,535 (97.2%) $23,187
2022 $201 (0.8%) $24,636 (99.2%) $24,836
2023 $317 (1.3%) $24,518 (98.7%) $24,836

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Orangetown Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 547th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 423rd of 1500 Middle schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Orangetown Middle School)5041.2
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Orangetown Central School District)5140.7
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (South Orangetown Middle School)5068
 18%
   6th Grade Math (South Orangetown Central School District)5066.9
 16.9%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Orangetown Middle School)4254.1
 12.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Orangetown Central School District)4254.4
 12.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (South Orangetown Middle School)5263.3
 11.3%
   7th Grade Math (South Orangetown Central School District)5262.9
 10.9%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Orangetown Middle School)4265.3
 23.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Orangetown Central School District)4265
 23%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (South Orangetown Middle School)2556.1
 31.1%
   8th Grade Math (South Orangetown Central School District)2554.4
 29.4%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (South Orangetown Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (South Orangetown Central School District)88.288.1
 0.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Earth Science (South Orangetown Middle School)100100
   End of Course Earth Science (South Orangetown Central School District)97.897
 0.8%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students700633
 9.6%
African American1211
 8.3%
American Indian00
Asian5058
 16%
Hispanic102135
 32.4%
Pacific Islander22
White501392
 21.8%
Two or More Races3335
 6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.9%20.1%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Orangetown Middle School

Students who attend South Orangetown Middle School usually go on to attend Tappan Zee High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 633 students attended South Orangetown Middle School.

Students at South Orangetown Middle School are 62% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

South Orangetown Middle School ranks 423rd of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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